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Yemen government says it condemns attacks on Mecca and Medina

By · Via Middle East Eye · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The Yemeni government has condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia, including two ballistic missiles launched toward Mecca and Medina, and called for international action to end the siege of Taiz and protect civilians. This follows Pope Leo's condemnation of attacks on Taiz and calls for international action to end the siege and protect civilians.

Key points

  • Two ballistic missiles launched toward Mecca and Medina.: Two ballistic missiles launched toward Mecca and Medina.
  • International call for action to end siege of Taiz and protect civilians.: International call for action to end siege of Taiz and protect civilians.
  • Yemeni government's call for international action to end siege and protect civilians.: Yemeni government's call for international action to end siege and protect civilians.

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Yemen’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, "including the launch of two ballistic missiles toward the regions of Mecca and Medina."

In a statement on X, the ministry also “denounced the continued targeting of the Kingdom’s cities and facilities, and the resulting injuries among civilians and damage to property in Khamis Mushait and Ahad Rafidah”.

The internationally recognised Yemeni government issued a separate statement welcoming and reaffirming Pope Leo’s earlier condemnation of attacks on Taiz.

Yemen also called for international action to end the siege of Taiz and to protect civilians.

#Yemen welcomes the Pope’s appeal on #Taiz and calls for international action to end the siege and protect civilians https://t.co/EuMYDmbANR https://t.co/27AubRjGFD

— وزارة خارجية الجمهورية اليمنية (@yemen_mofa) October 25, 2026

Original source: www.middleeasteye.net

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